TRI Reporter
FIRESTONE FIBERS & TEXTILES CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 26,116 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
317 S DALTON ST
GASTONIA, NC 28052
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- GASTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 314994
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110069533464
How This Compares
#117
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#2,448
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-32% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 27,247 | — |
| 2016 | 28,011 | +3% |
| 2017 | 26,116 | -7% |
| 2018 | 29,031 | +11% |
| 2019 | 27,449 | -5% |
| 2020 | 42,478 | +55% |
| 2021 | 30,525 | -28% |
| 2022 | 19,563 | -36% |
| 2023 | 18,216 | -7% |
| 2024 | 18,640 | +2% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 12,540 | 12,540 | — | — | 255 | |
| Methanol | 3,955 | 3,955 | — | — | 1,263 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,526 | 1,526 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 619 | 619 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 11,684 | 11,684 | — | — | 239 | |
| Methanol | 4,119 | 4,119 | — | — | 1,238 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,659 | 1,659 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 754 | 754 | — | — | 289 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 12,768 | 12,768 | — | — | 253 | |
| Methanol | 4,305 | 4,305 | — | — | 1,322 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,709 | 1,709 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 781 | 781 | — | — | 1,318 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 24,335 | 24,335 | — | — | 244 | |
| Methanol | 4,069 | 4,069 | — | — | 1,122 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,595 | 1,595 | — | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 526 | 526 | — | — | 261 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 37,479 | 37,479 | — | — | 294 | |
| Methanol | 3,337 | 3,337 | — | — | 1,509 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,225 | 1,225 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 437 | 437 | — | — | 345 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 20,429 | 20,429 | — | — | 398 | |
| Methanol | 4,715 | 4,715 | — | — | 2,060 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,691 | 1,691 | — | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 614 | 614 | — | — | 476 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 19,699 | 19,699 | — | — | 421 | |
| Methanol | 5,888 | 5,888 | — | — | 2,774 | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,373 | 2,373 | — | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 1,071 | 1,071 | — | — | 499 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 17,077 | 17,077 | — | — | 335 | |
| Methanol | 6,033 | 6,033 | — | — | 1,700 | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,321 | 2,321 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 685 | 685 | — | — | 231 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 18,896 | 18,896 | — | — | 53 | |
| Methanol | 6,033 | 6,033 | — | — | 229 | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,446 | 2,446 | — | — | 168 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 636 | 636 | — | — | 19 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 17,898 | 17,898 | — | — | 49 | |
| Methanol | 6,055 | 6,055 | — | — | 206 | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,498 | 2,498 | — | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 796 | 796 | — | — | 31 | ♦ Carcinogen |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | 1,255 | 4,500 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | 3,550 | 3,540 |
| Styrene | — | — | 3,891 | 3,650 |
| Ammonia | — | — | 237 | 21,410 |
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | 9 | — |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Ammonia | — | — | 237 | — |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Methanol | — | — | 1,255 | — |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Styrene | — | — | 243 | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | LONG CREEK WWTP, DALLAS |
| Styrene | 7 | LONG CREEK WWTP, DALLAS |
| Methanol | 8 | LONG CREEK WWTP, DALLAS |
| Ammonia | 18 | LONG CREEK WWTP, DALLAS |
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